Who are you at work?

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Working as a nurse anywhere is like students in a classroom. There are mixture various people,race,culture and mostly behaviors. I thought having a job in a working environment is different from a classroom setting. But I was wrong. Its still the same concept. A lot of intrigues, alliances, and politics. Just wanna know who are you at work? And how do you handle such conflict of personalities?

Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

I'm the quiet one who hates conflict - I have a long fuse but once it goes off I never waver from that. I try to smooth over conflicts between others. I have a calm demeanor and have learned the hard way to never repeat gossip, tempting though it is sometimes.

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Specializes in Pedi.
I'm the staff nurse who tries to keep a low profile, fly under the radar, and stay out of management's way. I don't do a lot of complaining or demand a lot of accommodations. I'm somewhat quiet and reserved. Some of my coworkers would describe me as 'quiet,' 'weird' and 'helpful' in the same sentence.

I have noticed that the most vocal nurses who bring their issues and complaints to the forefront are the same ones who get targeted by management. It pays to lay low, especially in a local economy where nursing jobs are tight. After all, management can conjure up any reason to get rid of the squeaky wheel.

That is precisely why I have developed a policy of apathy with regards to work this year.

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.
working as a nurse anywhere is like students in a classroom. there are mixture various people,race,culture and mostly behaviors. i thought having a job in a working environment is different from a classroom setting. but i was wrong. its still the same concept. a lot of intrigues, alliances, and politics. just wanna know who are you at work? and how do you handle such conflict of personalities?

needless to say, i'm dependable, confident, determine. in addition, i'm very professional at work, and for some reason i get along with just about everyone; i think is because they always can count on me when they can't get a difficult vein :cool: however, i also have a good sense of humor.lastly, my colleagues respect my 4 rules while i'm at work, which are as follow, i don't give my opinion on religion, politics, race, or sexual preferences.

p.s. it keeps me out of trouble.;)

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this is getting very interesting! i see a lot of great feedbacks

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Specializes in Case Manager.

I'm the "cool guy," who gets along with everybody, keeps all bridges open and doesn't try to be around the same people for an extended period of time.

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I'm the "cool guy," who gets along with everybody, keeps all bridges open and doesn't try to be around the same people for an extended period of time.

yeah I try to be like this but its hard because some people get jealous when I talk to different people.How do u handle this??

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Specializes in Case Manager.
yeah I try to be like this but its hard because some people get jealous when I talk to different people.How do u handle this??
Mingle with all circles, ally with none. Never let people at work know too much about who you are outside of work. You can still socialize with people at work and have meaningful (not "how is the weather) conversations at work without delving into any of your personal business.
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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

I'm opininated at work with management. I was on the negotiating team, picketing with my co workers, yet I can sit in manager meetings representing my floor and have respect from management in general. I try to be a fence sitter and see both sides.

I'm passionate about pt care and expect the best work ethic from my co workers, but I will work my butt off to make their day easier and will stay over to get them out of a tight spot. I'm on every committee under the sun to make the workplace better for both pt and staff.

I do socialize with co workers. We are a tight knit group. We can be goofy at work and go to plays together and talk about life and leave work where it needs to be...at work, lol.

Gossip bothers me. I try to stay out of the middle. I hear it though, but like some other person said, I don't pass it on.

I get along well with management and staff both. I love my job.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Academics.

I'm the one who seems like the pushover you can do/say anything to...until you take it to a personal level or it goes on and on without any legitimate reason. I'm smart enough and old enough to know the difference between a nurse who is concentrated on her work/patients and short with me, and a nurse who is just a jackass or on a power trip. If you are the latter, you'll eventually get a piece of my mind, and you will change your attitude toward me tout de suite.

That's happened with two people. Haven't had a problem with them since.

Other than that, I'm the continual learner that my former preceptors have said they don't worry about because I will ask if I don't know, and I retain what I've learned.

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Specializes in critical care, PACU.

I appear somewhat aloof initially, but once I open up people are surprised by my dry humor.

I am very focused and will get right in there and help when a patient is circling the drain, but also know how to have fun and goof off when it's the right crowd.

People describe me as being very organized, serious, and intelligent to the point of intimidation--which I find hilarious because I have so many insecurities and so much to learn.

Okay that felt like an answer to an interview question.

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I am a float pool nurse who obviously has to get a long with anyone and everyone. I like that I am not apart of ANY DRAMA!!! That is why float pool ROCKS! I go and I do my three shifts and go home. There are no politics in float pool. I work nights to avoid managment (which honestly I have not even seen my manager sinve NOVEMBER 2011). There are some floors where I am very social and there are others where I say nothing. Depends on who is working with me. I leave work at work and home at home. I do not have a single co-worker as a FB friend although many have asked LOL. My life is my life and when at work it is always best to just do your job and SHUT UP!!!

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I'm cheerful and a little silly. I like getting a smile or a laugh from patients or coworkers. But I get the job done, and help out others as I can. I like being a person that most people are glad to work with. And politics can kiss my happy hiney. Life's too short to waste it on petty stuff. Also, I am pretty much the same person when I am not at work. Except that when I'm not at work, I get to drink beer. ;)

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